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NicNat and Gawn look like popular picks but the question of cover is a real problem this year. I can't see https://yawningbread.wordpress.com/2...l-that/amp/one worth taking. Lycett, Ryder and Cameron have renounced their dual citizenship. Lobb's application came in too late. Tippet is old and out of favour. Even if you put Lycett at R3 he now has to compete with Vardy for a spot. Stranadica is good for loopholing but won't have anyone to float with.

Without Lobb as a R/F I think I'll pick a loophole player and cop the bye weeks. Could trade the loophole for a rookie once a couple of rookies have become loophole only types on my bench but I doubt it because that's a wasted trade

He did some amazing rehab/training in August in the States. A little trim won't effect his readiness come 2018 games.

Exactly, You have to consider the source of this "news", The minor knee clean out happened nearly 2 months ago... This so called journalist (Who is well known for completely making stories up) suddenly decides to try an make a big story of nothing.

Nic Nat, as with several other Eagles players who have had operations, is on a personally tailored training program. He re-joins the main group on monday.

Having a look at the rookie priced RUC options, I'm preferring to pick an R3 that will either play round 1 (unlikely) or at least have a decent chance of playing at some stage this season.

So for now I have English in there. Any doggies fans able to shed some light on his chances this season?

Any other rookie priced RUC players in contention from other clubs too?

Bulldogs have had a lot of injuries these past few seasons, so there is always a chance he'll have a few games. It is hard to say at the moment when he would be given a chance to come into our best 22. With Trengove (Port) coming in, he'll likely play as key defender but also pinch hit in the ruck given his experience. Also Boyd likely to be used permanently as a forward but also rucking in the forward half. English's chances would be best if Roughead and Campbell aren't available as that "pure" ruck player who does the majority of ruck contests. Campbell has mobility struggles that could see him first in line if Roughy goes down. For me, it is between English or Cameron as R3.

It's always a dangerous move to give the rookie R/F a miss. Never know when one of those no names become a SMartin, Gawn, Lycett etc. Tippett/Pedersen/Stanley/Daw could become relevant who knows. Best to at least leave the possibility open and start a rookie R/F

Even if English doesn't get picked rnd 1 he's a good donut for the captain's loophole with Gawn and NicNat for the first 5 rounds. It's rare not to have a donut show up somewhere else in your team by round 5 so it allows you to pick a full bench of playing cash cows on the other 3 lines.

Edit: I was thinking even if you didn't have a donut by round 6 players would have had 3 price changes and you could trade either your least productive player or a rookie with an early big score that is about to be cycled out for a flonut on another line.
I've been planning with Spargo at M11 but I'm warming to the idea of English at R3 as the flonut.

Last edited by freowho; 16-01-2018 at 10:31am.
Reason: I had a delayed light bulb moment.

“He might be ready for the last JLT game, might be, but he’s still a way off". Tim Gossage says Nic Naitanui is yet to resume full training. | http://sen.lu/2mDwtxq | #SENDrive

NicNat still not in full training.

He is in what some people refer to as a personalised training plan. I read this as he is being managed. If all was okay he would be in full training because there would be no reason not to have him in full training. This is not to say he will not start rd 1. I have him currently but I am actively looking for a fall back structure that will not give me grief in terms of team restructure or sucking up all my cash. I am now swinging to the opinion that he is more likely not to start than start rd 1. Do not think they would start him unless he is 100%

Any love for the big Kreuze this year? I had him for the back half of 2017 and enjoyed the ride (for once).

Does anyone know how he's tracking? Could be anything with a full pre-season.

Had him last yr an he was sensational. Not sure what their plan is with Lobbe this season, but if Krooz is sole ruck, he is most likely gonna finish Top 3. Finally playing consistent footy an will be having his 2nd/3rd full pre season in a row. Important for a big man.

Had him last yr an he was sensational. Not sure what their plan is with Lobbe this season, but if Krooz is sole ruck, he is most likely gonna finish Top 3. Finally playing consistent footy an will be having his 2nd/3rd full pre season in a row. Important for a big man.

There are some great stats from Row and others that it’s unlikely that he’ll be in the top 3 rucks, as Rucks rarely ever back it up. Looks like more of a spike season that a new normal.

Any love for the big Kreuze this year? I had him for the back half of 2017 and enjoyed the ride (for once).

Does anyone know how he's tracking? Could be anything with a full pre-season.

It's well known on here thru Rowsus's analyses that the top rucks rarely back up the following year to the same standard,
combine that with Kreuzer's injury history and price and it's hard to consider him a starter, but he could always buck the trends i guess.

There are some great stats from Row and others that it’s unlikely that he’ll be in the top 3 rucks, as Rucks rarely ever back it up. Looks like more of a spike season that a new normal.

U dont think it had anything to do with Krooz having finally an uniterrupted pre season an stringing some good continuous football together? I feel he will be Top 3, based on him quite possibly being A) Sole ruck B) Peak of his career. B) Full pre season again. He has missed 2 games in 2 yrs. Krooz is a very viable option/target upgrade. I am quite confident he will be challenging top 3 ruck status on ave/total pts barring injury. He is definitely a premier ruck in the comp now. Without a JLT game cup or early AFL rounds rounds played, i cant think of too many who will keep him out of there. Im currently rolling with Sauce an Gawn, based on going deeper in the midfield. Who else is there to challenge Top 3? Nic Nat? He’s gone from nearly playing in the finals last yr, to maybe not bein ready round 1. Goldy? Preuss an Nic Nat. Grundy? Has Cox to deal with. Stef Martin? With Archie Smith waiting in the wings. Ryder is another, awkward bye, along with Witts. Witts i think can back up his somewhat breakput yr (ave 94, 6x100’s, 6x90’s in 18 games) an maybe push his ave too 100 this season, just his bye sucks. Lobb doesnt count as he’s only a fwd. Krooz could be top 3 due to lack of options also. Im confident he aves 105ish this season.

U dont think it had anything to do with Krooz having finally an uniterrupted pre season an stringing some good continuous football together? I feel he will be Top 3, based on him quite possibly being A) Sole ruck B) Peak of his career. B) Full pre season again. He has missed 2 games in 2 yrs. Krooz is a very viable option/target upgrade. I am quite confident he will be challenging top 3 ruck status on ave/total pts barring injury. He is definitely a premier ruck in the comp now. Without a JLT game cup or early AFL rounds rounds played, i cant think of too many who will keep him out of there. Im currently rolling with Sauce an Gawn, based on going deeper in the midfield. Who else is there to challenge Top 3? Nic Nat? He’s gone from nearly playing in the finals last yr, to maybe not bein ready round 1. Goldy? Preuss an Nic Nat. Grundy? Has Cox to deal with. Stef Martin? With Archie Smith waiting in the wings. Ryder is another, awkward bye, along with Witts. Witts i think can back up his somewhat breakput yr (ave 94, 6x100’s, 6x90’s in 18 games) an maybe push his ave too 100 this season, just his bye sucks. Lobb doesnt count as he’s only a fwd. Krooz could be top 3 due to lack of options also. Im confident he aves 105ish this season.

Your logic seems fine, but you probably could have said the same things about Gawn last year. I know Gawns injury and slow recovery wasn't expected, but that's just the point. The unexpected event can always happen, and the stats about the top ruck not backing up the following year show that in most instances we should expect the unexpected. Krooz might be an exception this year, but history suggests that the odds might be against him.